Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of K-12 education, creating new opportunities to enhance student learning, well-being, and academic outcomes. This presentation will explore the current state of AI implementation in schools, the transformative potential of AI-powered solutions, and how AI is poised to replace outdated data collection methods. This presentation will equip state leaders with a comprehensive understanding of the current and future state of AI in education, empowering them to make informed decisions and leverage technology to transform the student experience.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of K-12 education, creating new opportunities to enhance student learning, well-being, and academic outcomes. This presentation will explore the current state of AI implementation in schools, the transformative potential of AI-powered solutions, and how AI is poised to replace outdated data collection methods. Topics to be covered: Current AI Adoption in K-12 Schools Overview of the most common AI applications in schools, such as personalized learning, classroom management, and student support Examination of how schools are leveraging AI to drive data-informed decision making The Transformative Potential of AI in Education Highlighting how AI can personalize the learning experience, identify at-risk students, and support social-emotional development Exploring the role of AI in streamlining administrative tasks and freeing up educators to focus on teaching and student engagement Reimagining Student Data Collection: Transitioning from the Legacy SurveyModel Critique of the traditional, labor-intensive survey approach to student data collection Demonstration of how AI-powered solutions, such as Securly's Discern, can generate comprehensive, real-time data sets on school climate, student well-being, and academic progress Outlining the benefits of AI-driven data collection, including cost-effectiveness, scalability, and the ability to uncover valuable insights